[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
A coon song from 1896
Words by Dave Reed, Jr.
Music by Chas. B. Ward
The sheet music:
Lyrics
1. A gal of mine, named Caroline
Has promised fo’ to marry me
But her dad’s got a dog named spot
Fo’ to make me trouble, don’t you see
Dar’s some swell coon, who’s come to spoon
And dat’s de very reason why
But I’ll show them soon dat I’se a wicked coon
Case I’ll win dat gal or die, Oh!
Chorus:
My, oh my, my coon blood will soon be boilin’
My, oh my, dat nigger must resign
If he don’t his good looks I’ll soon be spoilin’
I’ll make dat black gal mine
2. I’ll carve dat coon an’ place him soon
In de hollow of an’ old gum tree
Where owls at night can scratch and bite
At his coal black carcass, don’t you see
I’ll take one shot at dat dog spot
Den steal away my Caroline
And coons will swear dar’s hoodoos in de air
When I make dat black gal mine, Oh!